This assignment relates to the following Course Learning Requirements:

$$ CLR $1$: Design and lead classes for aerobic fitness, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and overall improvement of body composition.

$$ CLR $2$: Select music and pair exercises harmoniously to create a motivating atmosphere.

$$ CLR $4$: Use a range of voice tonalities and volumes to create interesting and motivating group classes.

Objective of this Assignment:

As a future group exercise instructor, you must practice teaching group exercise programs! This assignment requires you to design a circuit group fitness class, including number of stations, timing $($active & recovery$),$ and exercise modifications. You will then record yourself introducing the class, describing the circuit plan, explaining the exercises $($with demonstrations$),$ and building rapport with your class participants. You must demonstrate your ability to educate participants on what to expect and how they can be successful.

Pre$-$Assignment Instructions:

$1.$ Schedule a filming day and a back up filming day should you need to retake the video.

$2.$ Read the content from Module $8$ and follow the embedded learning activities.

$3.$ Review the $$Additional Resources$$ and $$Creative Inspiration$$ sections below.

Assignment Tasks:

Part #$1$ Design $/$ Practice

$$ DESIGN $$ Design a circuit group fitness class, including timing, tempo, exercises, and modifications. You need $6$ stations and a coded version. This written plan must be submitted as a required component of the assignment.

$$ PRACTICE $$ Practice your class speech prior to filming.

Part #$2$ Production

$$ FILM $$ Record yourself introducing the class and explaining what participants can expect. You must record this in one continuous take using your computer $($via a camera$)$ or phone$*.$ You need to be in the video for the entire take. During your introduction, full body view is not required. However, when demonstrating the exercise, your full body $($head to toe$)$ needs to be in the frame. Your video may include any pieces of equipment you wish to use. There should be no other individuals in the video. Make sure lighting is decent and that your speech is clear. Have fun with it but keep it professional! No voice over recording!

o $*$NOTE: You do not need to purchase any equipment. Use what you already have.

The video must meet the following guidelines:

$$ Length $$ min of $3$ minutes, max of $5$:$30$ minutes

$$ Welcome $$ Welcome the class to and introduce yourself.

$$ Education $$ Coach your $$class$$ on what to expect for the circuit class that they are attending, including:

o # of Stations

o Timing at each station $/$ rest station

o # of Sets per station

o # of Laps around the room

o # of Pods $($if applicable$)$

$$ Demonstrations $$ Describe your stations, including how to perform the exercise properly, and identify $1$ option to either increase or decrease intensity.

$$ Creativity $$ Be as creative as you would like to make your video more fun for you and your viewers.

$$ RETAKE $($if necessary$)$ Observe your initial video and confirm if enhancements are required, such as lighting, audio volume, script, background noise, etc. Make it as presentable as possible.

$$ UPLOAD TO YOUTUBE $($optional but preferred$)$ Upload your video to YouTube. Make the video private and submit the working link to this video.

Part #$3$ Submission

In a word document with either Arial $12$ or Calibri $12$ font, please include the following:

$1.$ A cover page with the course code and course name, the assignment number, the title of your assignment, your student ID$,$ your name, the instructor$$s name, and the date the assignment is created.

$2.$ Include your written components of this assignment: Circuit Plan.

$3.$ The link to your video submission $($Highly advisable to submit a YouTube video link or Google Video link$).$

$4.$ Save the document as $$FirstName$\_$LastName$\_$Assignment$3\_$FIT$2233$ and upload into Brightspace.

You are welcome to submit the video file separately to Brightspace. Please ensure it works before submitting.

Note: Some individuals prefer to refrain from having an online presence to protect their privacy. Students can rest assure that all videos can be deleted once the course facilitator marks the assignment and students receive their mark. The video shared with the course facilitator will be for assessment only and will remain confidential. Students are not obligated to share their video with their classmates, and the course facilitator will not share the video without the student$$s permission.

Additional Resources:

The resources are not required reading material. They are included to help guide your digital content creation should you need them.

$$ YouTube Creator Academy articles & videos: Getting Ready for your Shoot

$$ Tips for Filming Pre$-$recorded Workout Videos from an Expert

$$ PDF$$s on Filming a Video on your Laptop and on your Phone.

Creative Inspiration:

The following